TAKE FOUR! - Foothills Alliance

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TAKE
FOUR
SCI-FI + FANTASY
We believe that when faced with expectations that don’t
get met, assuming the worst about your spouse will tank
a romance every time. Couples that stay in love tend to
believe the best about their spouses’ behavior. Sure, some
may say they’re living in a fantasy world, but we want you to
believe the very best for your future!
In the future, would you rather have…
• Cars that fly or teleport somewhere
instantly?
• A robot to do housework or yard work?
• An unlimited budget or unlimited time?
Take a few moments to think about your future.
My dream for you is _____________________________
I love that in 20 years we will still be ________________
When we are old and gray, I want us to be….
• Sitting on the front porch in rocking chairs holding
hands
• Traveling the world together always looking for a
new adventure
• Serving others more than we serve ourselves
• All of the above
For the duration of the ride home, take turns answering the
following question over and over: Someday I just might like
to ...
Well Calgary Daters, that’s a wrap! Finish your date at home
by snuggling on the couch, popping in a movie, and letting
romance take its course…oh, yeah!
UPCOMING EVENTS
Brentview Baptist
www.brentviewbaptist.com | 3512
Charleswood Drive NW
Centre Street Church
www.cschurch.ca | 3900 - 2 Street NE
First Alliance Church
www.faccalgary.com | 12345 - 40 Street SE
Date Night
a dinner date,
with movie-themed conversation
Sunday Jul 31, 2016
Foothills Alliance Church
www.foothillsalliance.com | 333 Edgepark
Blvd NW
RockPointe Church
www.rockpointe.ca | Bearspaw - 255024
Lochend Road NW
Royal Oak Victory Church
www.rovc.ca | 450 Royal Oak Drive NW
Southview Alliance Church
www.southviewchurch.com | 1436 James
McKevitt Road SW
Westside King’s Church
www.wkc.org | 3939 - 69 Street SW
YYCMN
Calgary Marriage Network
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Falling in LOVE is easy, but
staying in LOVE requires a
plan.
So Calgary Couples, we’ve
provided that plan. It revolves
around different movie
genres and the unique things
that make your life together
meaningful.
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TAKE
ONE
nd
Action a
re
Adventu
Love is a verb and verbs involve action so grab your
spouse, run off to your favorite food joint, and kick off
your date with an appetizer. On the way, discuss what
stunt you would love to do if you were starring in a
movie:
• Blow something up.
• Race in a high-speed car chase
• Jump off a skyscraper
Once you've ordered, pick your favorite hero or
heroine from an action adventure flick and explain what
attracts you to this character.
What was the first thing you noticed about your spouse?
How did you first attract your spouse’s attention?
What do you do now to keep your spouse’s attention?
**Remember it’s still early in the date, so let’s keep your
answers rated PG!
I love it when my spouse
(Fill in the blank with an action sentence.)
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TAKE
TWO
Romance&Comedy
Romance begins when you value the needs of your true
love above yourself.
Romantic comedies are full of heroes and
heroines navigating life’s obstacles together with lots of
laughter.
Go ahead and order your entrée, or pack up and go to an
entirely different restaurant or drive-thru for your main
course. Remember to ask your spouse what he/she would
like to eat (even if it’s not your favorite) and choose that
option!
• What is your first memory that involves laughing
together?
• What is your most embarrassing moment as a
couple?
• What qualities captured you from the
beginning about your spouse?
• What qualities do you love the most about your
spouse today?
What song best describes your romantic history
together?
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Firework by Katy Perry
Once in a Lifetime by Keith Urban
Faithfully by Journey
Let’s Get It On by Marvin Gaye
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TAKE
THREE
Your ability to stay in love has as much to do with the
condition of your heart as it does with the behavior of your
spouse. Over dessert, let’s tackle the realities of married life.
Order each of your favorite sweet treats to share. If you
need a change in location, run into your favorite corner store
and grab your spouse’s favorite candy bar or pack of gum.
Or go ahead and splurge and get both!
• What season of your life together has drawn your
hearts closer to each other?
• What strengths does your spouse bring to your
relationship?
• If your married life were a documentary, what would
people be surprised to know about your story?
Our life stories sometimes surprise us with salty twists,
sweet turns, and even a rocky road along the way. If your
spouse were a dessert, which one would describe him/her
best?
Crème Brûlée: protective outer shell and sweet underneath
Chocolate Molten Lava Cake: an open book, nothing held
back, it all oozes out
Vanilla Ice Cream: what you see is what you get, consistently
yummy
Trifle: deep layers that you get to know over time
Life isn’t always sweet, so if I could change one thing about
our current schedule, it would be _________________.
If I could change one thing about my attitude, it would be
_________. I appreciate the fact that you ____________